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Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application
AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 1 of 11
DRAFT by W. Leighty 9/2/2008
Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided for preparing your application for a
Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA)
and the forms are available online at http://www.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund.html
The following application forms are required to be submitted for a grant recommendation:
Grant Application
Form
GrantApp.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of
information required to submit a complete application.
Applicants should use the form to assure all information is
provided and attach additional information as required.
Application Cost
Worksheet
Costworksheet.doc Summary of Cost information that should be addressed
by applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget
Form
GrantBudget.xls A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of
costs by task and a summary of funds available and
requested to complete the work for which funds are being
requested.
Grant Budget
Form Instructions
GrantBudgetInstr.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.
• If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application
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• Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide a plan
and grant budget for completion of each phase.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
• If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with
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submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
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recommendations are made to the legislature.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Alaska Electric Light & Power
Type of Entity:
Electric utility
Mailing Address
5601 Tonsgard Ct.
Juneau, AK 99801
Physical Address
Same
Telephone
907-780-2222
Fax
907-463-3304
Email
tim.mcleod@aelp.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Tim McLeod
Title
General Manager
Mailing Address
5601 Tonsgard Ct.
Juneau, AK 99801
Telephone
907-780-2222
Fax
907-463-3304
Email
tim.mcleod@aelp.com
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
X An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer, or
A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If a
collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s governing
authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
Yes
1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
agreement.
Yes
1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
Provide a brief 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 PROJECT TYPE
Describe the type of project you are proposing, (Reconnaissance; Resource Assessment/
Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design; Final Design and Permitting; and/or Construction) as
well as the kind of renewable energy you intend to use. Refer to Section 1.5 of RFA.
Feasibility analysis, conceptual design, and small-scale demonstration system for hydroelectric
energy to anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fuel, with the storage, and regeneration necessary for
future annual-scale firming of diverse renewable energy resources for villages and small cities.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a one paragraph description of your project. At a minimum include the project location,
communities to be served, and who will be involved in the grant project.
High-efficiency solid state ammonia synthesis (SSAS) will be advanced from laboratory to proof-
of-concept and pre-commercialization pilot-plant stage. An SSAS module will be built, capable
of synthesizing anhydrous ammonia (NH3) at ~10 kWe input from renewable-source electric
energy, fresh water, and atmospheric nitrogen. The NH3 will be stored in a pressurized steel
tank, and will fuel an internal-combustion-engine (ICE) generating set delivering to the utility
electricity grid or isolated load. A complete system will be located in Juneau at the Alaska
Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) site. Hydroelectric energy will be converted, at ~ 10 kW scale,
to NH3, stored as a liquid at 250 psi in steel tanks, and regenerated to electric energy in an
ammonia-fueled internal combustion energy (ICE) generating set and returned to the electricity
grid or isolated load. This system will model a village-scale system that could store enough
surplus renewable-source energy, as liquid NH3 in surface tanks, to supply the village’s total
year-round energy needs as firm energy, assuming enough local renewable energy production
capacity is in place to generate this total energy. The goal is village and other “energy island”
energy independence via renewable-source energy and annual-scale firming storage, replacing
all diesel electricity generation and oil heating. Deploying the project initially at AEL&P allows
hydro energy input and lower project technical risk via Juneau’s benign climate and favorable
transportation access; the project may later be relocated to a smaller community for further
evaluation and test.
2.3 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project. Include a project cost summary that includes an estimated total cost
through construction.
Funds uses:
1. SSAS R&D manufacturability scaleup and ~10 kW modules construction $500,000
2. Complete electricity Æ NH3 Æ electricity system at AEL&P, Juneau $100,000
3. Project integration, management and contingency $200,000
Total $800,000
(1), above, will probably be via contract with NHThree, LLC, owner of SSAS IP.
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Funds sources:
AEA Renewable Energy Grant fund $800,000
Total $800,000
2.4 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial benefits that will result from this project, including an estimate of economic
benefits(such as reduced fuel costs) and a description of other benefits to the Alaskan public.
1. Pilot-scale demonstration of how renewable electricity generation from diverse local sources
may supply a major share, or all, of a village or small community “energy island” annual
energy consumption – of electricity and of heating and vehicle fuels -- , with annual-scale
firming via energy storage as NH3 fuel. The average annual “village” cost of energy will depend
on:
• The cost per kWh of renewable-source generation at the village, assuming renewable sources
are available and energetic, for high capacity factor generation
• The amortized capital cost of conversion and annual-scale-firming storage components, plus
O&M costs / kWh
The total annual average cost of energy (COE) at the village may or may not be lower than
recent market prices for fossil fuel, but this COE will be predictable, after O&M cost is
determined by experience, because fuel cost is zero. This pilot-scale system capacity of about 10
kWe input, producing about 32 kg of NH3 fuel per day, will be about 1% of the scale needed for
a typical Alaska village of 200 people.
2. Surplus stranded renewable energy, such as SE AK hydro which is now “spilled” at some
plants, can be monetized by conversion to liquid NH3 for export and sale as C-emissions-free
fuel, for heating, for vehicles, boats, construction machinery, and for combined-heat-and-power
(CHP) on-site electricity generation. This might apply to off-peak wind and other renewables:
Fire Island wind, for example. This helps service renewable energy plant debt.
3. Monetizing surplus stranded renewable energy would lower the retail energy price for the
generating facility customers, and for the NH3 fuel consumers.
4. Community income flow to outside fuel suppliers will be greatly reduced, and potentially
eliminated.
5. Community jobs will be created to construct and maintain the new renewables-source energy
systems.
6. In case AEL&P system demand exceeds hydro supply, even with Lake Dorothy I and II
increases, ratepayer cost might be reduced from that of diesel generation by instead using NH3
fuel produced from SE AK surplus and stranded renewable resources.
2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of your project’s total costs and benefits below.
2.5.1 Total Project Cost
(Including estimates through construction.)
$ 800,000
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $ 800,000
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 0
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $ 800,000
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2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) $ small: pilot-scale
2.5.6 Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in terms of
dollars please provide that number here and explain how
you calculated that number in your application.)
$ small: pilot scale
SECTION 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include a resume and references
for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to
solicit project management Support. If the applicant expects project management assistance
from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
AEL&P: Scott Willis
AEL&P may subcontract project integration and performance monitoring: Bill Leighty, Alaska
Applied Sciences Inc.
3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
After 18 months: delivery of complete system to AEL&P, Juneau
After 24 months: complete AEL&P system integration, troubleshooting, operation, and
evaluation by AEL&P and by SSAS module supplier.
After 27 months:
1. Final report from AEL&P to AEA for this grant.
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
1. First ceramic reactor tubes fabricated and installed in low-power SSAS proof-of-concept
reactor; performance objectives met; proof-of-concept confirmed
2. Prototype low-power SSAS NH3 reactor designed, built, and in operation, testing the ceramic
reactor tubes
3. Prototype #1 full-power (10 kW) reactor built, tested, and meets performance goals; remains
at SSAS contractor (presumably NHThree, LLC for reference, troubleshooting, and further R+D
development).
4. Prototype #2 full-power (10 kW) reactor built, tested, and meets performance goals;
5. Complete system #A assembled and tested by SSAS subcontractor or other subcontractor;
meets performance objectives; shipped to AEL&P, Juneau
6. Complete system #A installed at AEL&P, Juneau; commissioned; testing commenced
7. Three to six months’ System #A testing completed by AEL&P; preliminary report delivered to
AEA and others
8. System design improvements revealed by Task 8 incorporated in systems #A
9. If system #A testing is successful at AEL&P, redeploy the system to another test community or
location; continue testing
10. Summarize the project in a co-authored paper(s) representing all parties, presented at
several conferences
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3.4 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the
project. Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will
be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process
you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references
for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application.
1. AEL&P project managers: Scott Willis
2. AEL&P contractor for project management assistance and reporting: Bill Leighty, Alaska
Applied Sciences Inc.
Attached: Available resumes and references for candidate key personnel and contractors
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
1. Monthly progress reports to AEL&P from is contractor(s), copied to AEA
2. When system #A is installed, commissioned, and in test at AEL&P: several reports to AEA
3. After system #A testing is completed at AEL&P: proposal to AEA to move system #A to
another site in AK with stranded, surplus renewable energy, where the system can be better
evaluated
4. Final report from AEL&P to AEA
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
1. SSAS is a laboratory-scale, Watt-scale device. Scaling it to kWe input may fail in several
technical areas:
a. Reactor tube physical properties: conductivity, reactivity, etc;
b. Reactor tube volume-manufacturing cost goals;
c. Reactor tube durability and service life goals;
d. SSAS reactor design: successful packaging of all components in a robust, insulated enclosure;
e. Electric energy delivery from renewable sources to the reactor: efficient rectification,
impedance matching, and variable input power response.
2. SSAS may not be adequately efficient and robust for deployment in large-scale (100 kWe input
SSAS reactor devices, for multi-unit systems deployment as needed) service in Alaska villages
and small cities.
3. Remedy for 1 and 2, above: if initial SSAS R&D contractor fails to meet project goals, but
demonstrates potential value in the concept and process: choose another contractor, request
supplemental funding, or abandon the project, return unused funds to AEA, and write final
report.
SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of
the RFA. The level of information will vary according to phase of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a plan and
grant budget for completion of each phase.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
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Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
Hydropower from the AEL&P grid, from a combination of Snettisham and AEL&P-owned generation.
None of this energy may now be considered stranded or surplus, with very little spilled, but in the context
of this project is a proxy for stranded, surplus, or spilled renewable energy which might be harvested in
Alaska villages and small communities, converted to NH3 via SSAS, and stored as NH3 to provide an
annually-firm renewable energy supply. AEL&P has agreed to host this project for the strategic interests
of:
1. Future potential surplus renewable generation on the AEL&P system; opportunities to capture, store,
and sell this energy as NH3 fuel for local uses or for export;
2. Future potential renewable generation deficits that might be filled by renewable-source NH3 generator
fuel imported from Alaska stranded, surplus, or spilled renewable energy;
2. Pioneering Alaska village energy systems providing annually-firm, renewable-source energy from their
indigenous resources.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
About 95% of Juneau’s electric energy is hydropower from the AEL&P grid, from a combination of
Snettisham and AEL&P-owned generation. None of this electric energy may now be considered stranded
or surplus, with very little spilled, but in the context of this project is a proxy for stranded or surplus
renewable energy which might be harvested in Alaska villages and small communities, converted to NH3
via SSAS, and stored as NH3 to provide an annually-firm renewable energy supply. AEL&P’s planned
addition of energy generation from Lake Dorothy Hydro phases I and II will add about 40% to present
hydroelectric annual energy production.
However, Juneau also consumes annually about 10 million gallons of imported liquid fossil fuels in its
INTERNAL energy economy alone, much of which could be displaced by NH3 fuel, in vehicles and in
stationary CHP generation modified for, or newly-built to use NH3 fuel, should surplus renewable-source
energy be available in the future Juneau community.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
Same as in 4.2.1
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Same as in 4.2.1
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4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
• Basic integration concept
• Delivery methods
This is a small-scale (10 kWe input) R&D and demonstration project which will have an
insignificant effect on the Juneau electric utility system. If SSAS proves technically and
economically attractive, it could enable survival of Alaska villages and small cities, if they have
abundant indigenous renewable energy resources, by allowing them to store enough renewable-
source NH3 fuel for an annually-firm supply. The project should yield enough SSAS performance
data to guide prediction of system design optimization, and to guide further SSAS R+D and
product development, if warranted.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
System #1 will be located at the AEL&P headquarters plant site in Juneau. Only a small land
area will be required and should not be a factor in project success.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and discussion of potential barriers
Probably no permits are required for the System #1 deployment in Juneau. If a building permit is
required from the City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ), it should not be controversial or difficult to
obtain.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or Endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
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Probably none apply.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs (Total Estimated Costs and proposed Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards,
Consultant or Manufacturer’s estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds – loans, capital contributions, in-kind
• Identification of other funding sources
• Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
• Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
Sources: State of Alaska Renewable Energy Fund $800,000
Total $800,000
Uses: R&D contract with NHThree, LLC, for SSAS $500,000
System #A for AEL&P, Juneau, AK $100,000
Project integration, management and contingency $200,000
Total $800,000
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
• Total anticipated project cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
No facility O&M costs beyond “Project integration, management and contingency” are
anticipated.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
No power purchase or sale is anticipated. Total energy consumed from and returned to the
AEL&P grid is very small. AEL&P will not sell nor buy energy from itself; it will absorb the cost
of energy conversion losses in the project management and contingency budget item.
4.4.4 Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
See attached
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4.4.5 Business Plan
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable. Include at a
minimum proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
This small-scale R&D and demonstration project is not intended to be sustainable, although the
concept of storing renewable-source energy as an annually-firm supply of affordable NH3 fuel is
the essence of sustainability. After it has achieved its purpose via System #A, system #A should be
moved to another Alaska site for further testing under different conditions.
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your
recommendation for additional project development work.
If this project is successful:
1. Larger-scale systems should be built to further discover and demonstrate the technical and
economic advantages of [renewable energy + SSAS + NH3 storage + regeneration and fuel]
systems for energy-independence for Alaska villages and small cities. This will require further
funding from some source(s).
2. If village-scale systems prove attractive, they should be bankable with conventional financing.
3. If large-scale systems prove attractive, this may enable export of Alaska’s diverse, large-scale
(GW-scale), stranded renewables (geothermal, wind, and perhaps others) as merchant NH3 for
world markets.
4. Applications beyond Alaska will be attractive, for both fertilizer and fuel production from
stranded renewables.
SECTION 5– PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
The benefits information should include the following:
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or avoided cost of ownership)
• Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
• Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
This is an R&D and demonstration project for which such estimates would be difficult and
misleading. Village employment and income retention, diesel and heating fuel displacement, and
village and small city survival are all potential benefits.
SECTION 6 – GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much your total project costs. Include any investments to date and funding sources,
how much is requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an
applicant.
Include an estimate of budget costs by tasks using the form - GrantBudget.xls
AEL&P will host and manage the project if it does not adversely affect their rate base. Any
project management costs will be recovered via the project management and contingency budget
item.
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PUBLICATIONS:
2001 G. Keith, W. Leighty, “Transmitting 4,000 MW of New Windpower from North Dakota to
Chicago: New HVDC Electric Lines or Hydrogen Pipeline?”. Presented at The
International Conference on Hydrogen Age of Asia, Tokyo, 27-28 Nov 01. Published in
conference proceedings.
2002 G. Keith, W. Leighty, “Transmitting 4,000 MW of New Windpower from North Dakota to
Chicago: New HVDC Electric Lines or Hydrogen Pipeline”. Presented at 40th Aerospace
Sciences Meeting & Exhibit, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
14-17 Jan 02, Reno, NV. Published as AIAA 2002-1029.
G. Keith, W. Leighty, “Transmitting 4,000 MW of New Windpower from North Dakota
to Chicago: New HVDC Electric Lines or Hydrogen Pipeline”. Presented at 13th World
Hydrogen Energy Conference, Montreal, PQ, Canada, 9-13 Jun 02. Published in
conference proceedings.
G. Keith, W. Leighty, “Transmitting 4,000 MW of New Windpower from North Dakota
to Chicago: New HVDC Electric Lines or Hydrogen Pipeline”. Presented at
International Joint Power Generation Conference, American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), Phoenix, AZ, 24 Jun 02. Published in conference proceedings.
2003 Leighty, W., Duskin, A., “The Conversion Project and the International Hydrogen
Transmission Demonstration Facility (IHTDF): Accelerating the Conversion from
Gasoline to Wind-Source Hydrogen for Vehicle Fuel”. Presented at Windpower 2003,
American Wind Energy Association, Austin, TX, 21-25 May 03.
Published in conference proceedings.
Leighty, W., Hirata, M., O’Hashi, K., Asahi, H., Benoit, J., Keith, G., “Large
Renewables–Hydrogen Energy Systems: Gathering and Transmission Pipelines for
Windpower and other Diffuse, Dispersed Sources”. Presented at 22nd World Gas
Conference, International Gas Union, Tokyo, 1-5 Jun 03. Published in conference
proceedings.
Leighty, W., Hirata, M., O’Hashi, K., Asahi, H., Benoit, J., Keith, G., “Large Renewables-
Hydrogen Energy Systems: Pipelines for Gathering and Transmission from Windpower
and other Diffuse, Dispersed Energy Sources, as Hydrogen Gas”. Presented at Hydrogen
and Fuel Cells 2003, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 8-11 Jun 03. Published in conference
proceedings.
W. Leighty, “International Hydrogen Transmission Test Facility (IHTTF): Demonstrating
Synergy in Large-Scale Harvest of Windpower, Biomass, and other Renewable Energy
Resources”. Presented at Solar 2003, American Solar Energy Society, Austin, TX, 25 Jun
03. Published in conference proceedings.
2004 Leighty, W., Hirata, M., O’Hashi, K., Benoit, J., “International Renewable Hydrogen
Transmission Demonstration Facility (IRHTDF)”. Presented at 15th Annual U.S. Hydrogen
Conference, National Hydrogen Association, Hollywood, CA, 26-29 Apr 04. Published in
conference proceedings.
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GRANTS RECEIVED
1979 USDOE Appropriate Technology Small Grant program, $10,180 to Maui Wind Electric,
W.C. Leighty proprietor, to measure increased energy capture on a 10 kW wind
generator operating in variable speed vis-à-vis constant speed modes.
2003 USDOE Small Wind Turbine, “Proof-of-Concept Manufacturing and Testing of
Composite Wind Generator Blades Made by HCBMP (High Compression Bladder Molded
Prepreg)” Contract # DE-FG36-03GO13140 to Alaska Applied Sciences, Inc. (AASI)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
PUBLIC SERVICE
1996-98 Juneau Energy Advisory Committee, Juneau, Alaska. Local government.
1992-96 High School Science Fair: founding and organizing committee
1992-96 Juneau Sustainable Community Roundtable: organizing committee
1985-88 Juneau World Affairs Council: board member
1988-95 Juneau Planetarium: founding and organizing committee
1984-91 Beyond War: international educational movement
1978-81 Alaska Solar Advisory Group, of Western Solar Utilization Network (SUN)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Best Paper, 22nd World Gas Conference, 1-5 June 2003, Tokyo. Leighty, W.,
Hirata, M., O’Hashi, K., Asahi, H., Benoit, J., Keith, G. “Large Renewables – Hydrogen
Energy Systems: Gathering and Transmission Pipelines for Windpower and other
Diffuse, Dispersed Sources”. Proceedings of the 22nd World Gas Conference,
International Gas Union, Tokyo, 1-5 June 03
Fourth Place, Physical Science, International Science and Engineering Fair, April 1961
CONSULTING
Various, in fields of renewable-source energy, large-scale energy
transmission, and energy policy, as Alaska Applied Sciences, Inc.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
Large-scale gathering and transmission systems for stranded renewable-source
energy; synergy among various renewable energy resources; among
renewables and other energy sources;
Design and planning for an International Renewable Hydrogen Transmission
Demonstration Facility (IRHTDF), pilot-scale hydrogen pipeline system;
USDOE-funded demonstration of novel manufacturing method for all-composite blades
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for small wind generators; via AASI. Final project report at:
www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/859303-oXetpM/
REFERENCES
Jane L. Justis, Executive Director, The Leighty Foundation JaneJustis@aol.com
Fred Noble, President, Wintec Energy Ltd., Palm Springs, CA 760-323-9490
Howard Learner, Exec Dir, Environmental Law and Policy Center HLearner@elpc.org
Jerry Herling, Jerry Herling Construction, Beaumont, CA 909-845-8023
Dr. K. O’Hashi, Nippon Steel, Tokyo, Japan oohashi.kazuhiko2@eng.nsc.co.jp
Renewable Energy Fund
Application Cost Worksheet
Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project phases.
Level of information detail varies according to phase requirements.
1. Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable
basis.
Annual average resource availability. AEL&P hydro system: 400 GWh
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 1
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 10 kWe input SSAS ammonia fuel generator
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other Unknown: R&D project to determine this
b) Annual O&M cost
i. Annual O&M cost for labor 0; 1-year R&D project
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor 0; 1-year R&D project
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] Hydroelectricity consumption for anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fuel production:
87,600 kWh at 100% system capacity factor (CF). NH3 production at 100%
CF is approximately 30 kg per day = 10,950 kg per year.
ii. Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank
Diesel [gal]
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
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3. Proposed System Design
a) Installed capacity 10 kWe SSAS reactor as NH3 generator plus 50 kW NH3-
fueled ICE electric generator
b) Annual renewable electricity generation
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other NH3 (anhydrous ammonia) fuel: 10,950 kg per year
4. Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system $100,000
b) Development cost $700,000
c) Annual O&M cost of new system 0
d) Annual fuel cost 87,600 kWh hydroelectricity from AEL&P grid at approx
$0.10 / kWh = $8,760
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 0
ii. Heat 0
iii. Transportation 0
b) Price of displaced fuel 0
c) Other economic benefits Future displacement of fossil fuels
d) Amount of Alaska public benefits Dollar value of aggregate future displacement of fossil fuels
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale 0
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio Not applicable
Payback Not applicable
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Alaska Energy Authority ‐ Renewable Energy FundAEL&P, JuneauAlaska Renewable Energy Fund Grant application via Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) 7‐Oct‐08SSAS ammonia R&D&DBUDGET INFORMATIONBUDGET SUMMARY:Milestone or Task Federal Funds State FundsLocal Match Funds (Cash)Local Match Funds (In‐Kind)Other FundsTOTALS1 Proof‐of concept reactor$200,000.00 $200,000.002 Low‐power reactor built$100,000.00 $100,000.003 10kW reactor #1 built $100,000.00 $100,000.004 10kW reactor #2 built $100,000.00 $100,000.005 System #A ship to AEL&P $100,000.00 $100,000.006 System #A installed at AEL&P $100,000.00 $100,000.007 System #A test complete $100,000.00 $100,000.00Milestone # or Task #BUDGET CATAGORIES:1234567TOTALSDirect Labor and Benefits$0.00Travel, Meals, or Per Diem$0.00Equipment$0.00Supplies$0.00Contractual Services $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $800,000.00Construction Services$0.00Other Direct Costs$0.00TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00Milestone description from 3.3 of grant application:1. First ceramic reactor tubes fabricated and installed in low-power SSAS proof-of-concept reactor; performance objectives met; proof-of-concept confirmed2. Prototype low-power SSAS NH3 reactor designed, built, and in operation, testing the ceramic reactor tubes 3. Prototype #1 full-power (10 kW) reactor built, tested, and meets performance goals; remains at SSAS contractor (presumably NHThree, LLC for reference, troubleshooting, and further R+D development).4. Prototype #2 full-power (10 kW) reactor built, tested, and meets performance goals;5. Complete system #A assembled and tested by SSAS subcontractor or other subcontractor; meets performance objectives; shipped to AEL&P, Juneau6. Complete system #A installed at AEL&P, Juneau; commissioned; testing commenced7. Three to six months’ System #A testing completed by AEL&P; preliminary report delivered to AEA and others RFA AEA09-004 Budget Form